Close to dive shop and beach. Friendly and helpful people.

The resort is clean with good staff and service.

“Magical place on a magical island”

Beautiful place on the beach, chill and comfortable. Big room with excellent balcony facing the beach. Nice bar, local dive center and surrounding. Staff very warm and kind.

“Good overall stay”

Location to the water, clean and the staff made the place a happy and welcoming place. Dive Center was well set up equipment in good condition. Good cross food selection in the restaurant. Amazing sunsets.

“Absolutely perfect stay in Malapascua”

I would love to gatekeep this place so that it doesn’t become outrageously popular and booked out for the next 10 years, but I have to be honest. It was my favourite hotel in my entire trip in the Philippines. I was meant to be in Donsol, but due to weather conditions changed my trip very last minute to Malapascua. As it was last minute, sadly Ocean Vida only had one night available, and I stayed in a competitor the night before (which was a 0/10 in comparison). I don’t know what Ocean Vida did to achieve this, but it created an instant sense of calm. The staff are so kind and friendly (and genuinely so - not in a hospitality, forced, scripted kind of way - in a “we genuinely want you to enjoy your stay and care about you” kind of way, and the environment and decor was so calming. Everything was spotlessly clean, the food at the restaurant was lovely, there were very thoughtful little touches (like a piece of cake and a good night message) and the sunsets from their bar are nothing short of stunning. They even made me a packed breakfast because I was up very early for diving, which was so thoughtful and sweet. Everything at the hotel was beautifully put together, but not in a try-hard way, just in a tasteful, elegant way. Will definitely (a) come back to Malapascua and (b) only stay here when I do (and book well in advance to get a decent amount of time here next time!!) One night, but enough to make an impression. Thank you Ocean Vida, I had a wonderful stay with you.

“Fantastic”

a very beautiful resort! From the beginning to the end, you will be spoiled. The staff is great. They know everything and help you with everything. The garden rooms are brand new and beautiful For sure we come back. You must make the reservation well in time before your stay 😅

Good location right on the beach. Rooms very well appointed. Very friendly, helpful staff. Nice bar. Good food and delicious fruit smoothies, juices and tea. Very efficient and well organised transfer arrangements.

“If you visit Malapascua it is a good place to stay. Maybe the best.”

Good place to be. Especially for divers or if you like to be at a very nice beach front.

amazing central beach front location, clean, comfortable, the staff were lovely and did their best to help and the private transfer to and from the island that is available was simple and efficient.

“Had a great time spending the Christmas holiday there”

great location. friendly staff. will offer help to carry your luggage to the dive shop.

Great breakfast and the rooms are beautiful. Found it a bit expensive compared to the other resorts on the island. Great to stay here if you dont dive. If you dive i would go elsewhere

This is a stunning place to stay on Malapuasca. The staff is lovely, the breakfast is very good and the bar and beach area invite to relax for a few days. Also the manager is very lovely and takes good care for their guests.

“Relaxing and beautiful stay in Malapascua”

Everything was amazing! The best was the staff and the friendliness of everyone. The cocktails were amazing, the location, the dive center, the rooms.. we 100% recommend and will be back here one day

“Beautiful little stay while we dived with the Thresher sharks.”

Best location, super cute beach bungalows, very clean and comfortable and really helpful staff. Loved the food and restaurant as well.

Aircon. Access to fresh towel and cleaning. Convenient location to activities. Night life.

“Overall - one of the best value for money hotels I've stayed in.”

This resort was cozy and friendly, among other things. Rooms are good (make sure to take a bit better rooms with the view to the sea - the price & quality difference are worth it), location is super... But now the main parts. I'm very picky with my food - their inhouse restaurant is super! We tried to eat also in other places but ended up coming back to our own hotel for everything. Food quality is very, very good. Another main point - staff was super friendly. Not friendly in a "we have to be" kind of way but really really warm, friendly, helpful in any way. I was very impressed. This resort (while not expensive) is probably still prices above everybody else on the island but it's definitely worth it.

Staff were lovley, room was good.

Location, quiet room

The place is quiet, clean, and comfy. The bed is big and super comfy to sleep in. It looks exactly like what you see in the photos. The bathroom has complete essentials including hand cream and body lotion. The lady receptionist, I forgot her name, is always smiling and friendly unlike the male receptionist. Staff at the bar are also friendly.

“Stay at ocean vida resort”

Everything- food, restaurant staff, support staff - warm, courteous, soft spoken etc